The intracellular life style of chlamydia and the ability to cause persistent infections with low-
grade replication requires tests with high analytical sensitivity to directly detect C …

PURPOSE Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) are the 2 most
frequently reported notifiable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, and …

This guideline aims to provide comprehensive information regarding the management of
infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis in European countries. The recommendations …

Background Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has emerged as a
promising technology that enables pan-pathogen detection from any source. However …

Introduction: Self-taken specimens from men who have sex with men (MSM) could be
important in reducing high levels of demand on sexual health services. The performance of …

Background In general, point-of-care (POC) tests for Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) show
disappointing test performance, especially disappointing sensitivity results. However, one …

In a comparison of 4 second-generation nucleic acid amplification tests performed with self-
collected vaginal swab (SCVS) and first-void urine (FVU) specimens from 575 women …

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a worldwide problem and a severe threat to
public health. The purpose of this study was to compare Aptima® Assays (Hologic®) and the …

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are one of the most frequent and universal Public
Health problems. Health professionals should be aware of the possibility of STIs due to their …

Las infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) son uno de los problemas de salud pública más
frecuentes y universales. Debido a que las ITS son responsables de una alta morbilidad, así …